Attractions

Take a discovery trip! Learn about the holiday destination and its attractions. The city of Mechelen on the southern Dutch province of Limburg is small but plays an important role. A real holiday paradise on earth, located in the Geul Valley, convincing Mechelen in every season. The lively and beautiful landscape is recognized, there are in Mechelen 3 large luxurious furnished apartments with facilities at the court Doubrigh in Schweiberg. These apartments provide a fantastic time with friends and the whole family.

Take a trip at any time to nearby towns to relax. You can take a short trip to Vaals. A walk through the village with beautiful half-timbered houses is inviting you for a stay. It is an idyll, a touch of romance, and even includes a quick trip to the province of Limburg to a relaxing experience.

Valkenburg on the Geul
The glow of the yellow marlstone heats the atmospheric Valkenburg in all seasons. Therefore, a visit to the town of Marl is always a success. You encounter in Valkenburg marlstones, both underground in the caves and overground used for magnificent buildings. But not only the marl ensures that Valkenburg is alive. The castles, including the only stronghold of the Netherlands, a coal mine, museums, amusement parks, a cable and toboggan run, a thermal bath high up on the Cauberg, thereto a casino, ensure that you do not get bored. Nice shops, restaurants, (heated) terrace, the river Geul and historic buildings are typical to the streetscape of Valkenburg. In the picturesque villages around Valkenburg you are surrounded by natural beauty. In the gardens around Château St. Gerlach, in the nature area 't Ingendael "and the nearly 200-hectars nature reserve" Gerendal "you will meet a varied flora and fauna and deep rest.

South Limburg Steam Train Company
You experience the pure living history and nostalgia by using the connection between Schin op Geul and Kerkrade, with the steam train of South Limburg Steam Train Company over the famous Millionenlinie. You can not fell more nostalgic: Coal-fired, the smell of oil and heat, historic railway line. You cross the oldest international railway line through the Limburg hills. With our historic rail bus, you can cross the border to the German Vetschau on the old railway line towards Aachen. The Simpelveld station has a station buffet, built in the cozy style of the 20's, a store with many original steam train souvenirs and a nice museum with an exceptional collection of model railroad trains from many countries and ages. You can also visit the workshop of the locomotives or one of the famous signal boxes.

Maastricht is less then an hour away by car and presents itself as the capital of the province of Limburg. The city has a long history which is reflected in the historical city center, with its in Roman and other styles built churches and the many small squares. Discover the historic buildings and monuments of the city! or don't miss the hustle and bustle of the downtown. Climb to the Mount St Pieter, from here you can enjoy the wonderful view over the city and the Meuse valley. One of the most popular places in town is the Vrijthof. Gives home to the Romanesque basilica of Sint Servaas, the St. Jan's church, the Spanish consulate and the theater at Vrijthof. Visit the old river port of Maastricht. You'll also find a variety of cozy Café's, pubs and restaurants.

The German city of Aachen is famous by Charles the Great and for its delicious 'Aachener Printen'. The 2000 years old emperor city presents itself as a cosmopolitan metropolis with a historical flair. Numerous monuments recall the town's history, especially of the Aachen Cathedral, on which 32 German kings were sitting. The cathedral treasury is one of the most important church treasuries of Europe and is the unique collection of the history of the Aachen Cathedral. Worth a visit is the Gothic town hall, the facade of the royal coronation in Aachen. Around the cathedral and the Town Hall is the historic Old Town which is lovingly restored. The emblem of Aachen is the Elisen-Fountain whose medicinal water can be tasted. In every corner tourists find cozy bars and restaurants.

The Belgian city of Lüttich is the cultural center of Wallonia and the capital of the same-named province. The city now has the largest inland port in Europe. Among the attractions of the city include the Gothic and Romanesque churches, the Palace, the baroque town hall with the town hall square and numerous museums.

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